Oskaloosa, Iowa – Special Grants Dollars in 2012: United Way of Mahaska County distributes $30,000 in Special Grants in response to local community needs. The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County has distributed an additional $30,000 in special grant funding to local 501(c)3 human services organizations, in response to a growing need […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA held its 2nd Annual “No Show Black Tie Dinner” as this year’s scholarship fundraising campaign. As the event came to a close July 20 the Mahaska County YMCA Campaign Committee learned their goal to raise $25,000 had been met and exceeded. Madonna Bowie, Campaign Chair, said, “Over $32,000 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Extension continues to enroll for a Master Gardener training to begin September 4, 2012. Master Gardener trainees attend classes taught by Iowa State University Extension professionals in topics ranging from lawn care, flower and vegetable gardening, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit crops and houseplants to insect, disease and weed control, […]
by Kaila Wheeldon Oskaloosa, Iowa – Five members of the Oskaloosa FFA chapter had participated in strategic planning for the 2012-2013 school year on August 1st and 2nd. The officers traveled to Waterloo to the Days Inn hotel for the officers retreat. Part of the planning sessions were tweaking the chapters program of activities, setting […]
Oskaloosa – July 27, 2012 Brooke Beers spent her junior year in Belgium through the Rotary Youth exchange. She returned to Oskaloosa just in time for the fair. “What a culture shock…coming from Europe to the fair in Oskaloosa,” said Brooke during a recent presentation to the Oskaloosa Rotary Club about her experiences. Beers spent […]
Cedar, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation nominated the Cedar Livestock 4-H Club for a Governor’s Volunteer Award. The Cedar Livestock 4-H Club has actively participated in the Adopt-A-Highway project for 10 consecutive years and was selected to be recognized by Iowa’s Governor, Terry Branstad. They have received a certificate of appreciation sealed by […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Board of Directors at United Way of Mahaska County is taking applications for special grant funding. Any non-profit, 501(c)3 human services organization can apply. “The special grant process reflects United Way of Mahaska County’s strategic effort to expand services and reach into our community, by distributing additional dollars available to respond […]
On Thursday and Friday, the Southern Iowa Fair was crowded with many 4-H & FFA members and their horses. The show on Thursday started at 4:00 pm with Poles and Barrels, and other fun events. The show on Friday began at 8:00 am with Halter, and ended with Trail. The judge on Friday was Laura […]
On Thursday, July 19th afternoon local 4-H’ers and Clover Kids members brought out their pets to show off tricks, some great costumes and what they know about raising their pet. Results are as follows: (Each class winner received a purple ribbon) Best of Show Clover Kids Pet – Allison Walker, Clover Kids Best of Show […]
The beef was at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds on Thursday morning. 4-H and FFA members led their cattle into the pavilion where tension was high to see who would have the best breeding and market beef animals at the 2012 Southern Iowa Fair. For hours before the show, exhibitors were prepping the animals to make […]
